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September | October 2015

Hallewell starts family, business in Forsyth Boutique Blesses Community

Shop owners make giving back a priority Inside: Welcome fall with red wine | Festivals for family fun | How to choose the right chiropractor | and so much more

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contents 14 moms at work

22 cooking

20 fall planning

26 health

Cathy Egan and Teresa Godwin own Blessed Boutique

Holiday season is just around the corner

There are many salts to choose from

How to pick the right chiropractor

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all is in the air! And after a long, hot summer, most of us are welcoming the changing leaves and lower humidity.

I love fall, with the cooler air and the anticipation of the upcoming holidays. That said, be sure to check out my article about getting ready for the upcoming holiday season.

I know you will enjoy meeting this issue’s Moments Mom, Meghan Hallewell. A mother to two adorable little boys, Hallewell met her husband while teaching at West Forsyth High School, where he also still teaches.

Our moms at work are truly special people. Cathy Egan and Teresa Godwin own Blessed Boutique on James Burgess Road.

Read to understand why they are truly blessing our community. And you simply must check out their charming shop!

There are many other articles in this packed seasonal

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issue, including my review of a terrific book and some tips on journaling and scrapbooking.

You’ll also learn where to find those great fall festivals in and around the Forsyth County area, and glean some information about different salts.

I hope you enjoy this issue of Moments. Please let me know what your favorite fall festivals are!

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Adlen W. Robinson is a longtime resident of Forsyth County and mother of four. A contributor to the Forsyth County News for more than 10 years, Adlen is the author of “Home Matters: The Guide to Organizing Your Life and Home.”

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Meghan Ammons Hallewell Former teacher, mom of two owns small business in her home county

By Adlen Robinson

photo by Micah Green

Meghan Ammons Hallewell spends time with sons Griffin, center, and Duncan.

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eghan Ammons Hallewell has already managed to accomplish much in her young life.

A 1999 graduate of South Forsyth High, where she was a member of the school’s two-time state champion cheerleading squad, she went on to become a teacher who helped open West Forsyth High.

At West, she started the cheerleading program, which she coached for several years, and also met her future husband. She’s now a mother of two young boys and runs a small business from home.

But it was the education bug that bit first. From the time she was about 10, Hallewell knew she wanted to be a teacher.

“I absolutely loved my fourth-grade teacher at

Mashburn Elementary, Mrs. Chris Raynor,” she said. “She was such a big influence in my life and we are still close today.”

Hallewell, who has lived in Forsyth County since age 5, later attended South Forsyth middle and high schools, where she was on the varsity cheerleading team.

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Meghan and James Hallewell play with their sons, Duncan and Griffin.

McDaniel, who is now Stacey McDaniel Daniels.”

Under her leadership, Hallewell and the cheerleaders went on to win state championships in the 199798 and 1998-99 school years. This past May, the team was inducted into South’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony held at the high school.

Almost all of the members were there, including their beloved coach Daniels, who drove with her family from their current home in Florida for the ceremony.

“It is such a great group of women,” Hallewell said of the squad.

“We were always close and have remained so.”

Hallewell said Daniels inspired her to want to one day coach high school girls cheerleading. And after graduating from Auburn University, that’s exactly what she did.

As a math education major, Hallewell began her teaching career in 2004 by helping open Alpharetta High School, where she also coached the cheerleading squad.

After a few years, Hallewell returned to her home county and was part of the staff that opened

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Forsyth County resident Kristi Baggarly, inset, is the mother of three daughters, including Annie Lynn, 6, and Kimber, 1, above.

West in 2007. At West, she started and coached the cheerleading program for four years. And it was there that she also met her future husband, James, a special education teacher from England.

“We met on the first day of preplanning at West, and I knew I was going to marry him,” she recalled. “I even remember what he was wearing. He was so good looking, and I loved his accent.”

Her now husband taught special education, with a primary focus in history and science, and also coached tennis. Still at West, he is now the co-chair of the special education department, teaching 11th grade, and serving as assistant golf coach.

The couple dated for two years, keeping their relationship a secret from their students and athletes, before marrying in May 2010. Two years later, they welcomed baby Duncan into their lives. Eighteen months after that, his brother Griffin arrived.

“Things are definitely chaotic at times,” Hallewell said of her family of four. “I feel lucky to have a husband who is so patient and kind.

Photo courtesy Amy Jo Photography

He also has a great sense of humor, which goes a long way when things are crazy.”

Hallewell continued to teach and a year ago started Rose to the Occasion, her own crafting business that specializes in personalizing gifts, including anything monogrammed, wooden signs, key chains and etched glass.

She recently acquired a heat press so she can personalize clothing, onesies, bags, etc.

“I love when customers ask me to create something new for them or to come up with a creative idea on my own,” she said.

Hallewell also organizes “crafting parties.” Ten to 15 women get together and she teaches them how to make a home décor craft they may have thought was too difficult to take on.

“The parties are always a blast, and then everybody leaves with a cool craft they made, plus the knowledge of how to make it,” she said.

According to Hallewell, the gatherings are perfect for a “girls night out” and she is happy to travel

to the hostess’ home.

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She knows one day she will return to the classroom. For now, however, it has been the best decision for the family. And it is family that is of paramount importance to the Hallewells.

Though her in-laws live in Snellville, many of her husband’s other relatives are overseas.

“I have been with him to visit family in England four times and Duncan has been with us three of those,” she said. “Griffin went for the first time this past summer.”

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Preserving the past

By Adlen Robinson

Journals, scrapbooks make fun keepsakes

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recently came across my paternal grandmother’s scrapbook.

Vevia Smith Walker was born in 1899. In the photographs, she is an 18-year-old college student in Oklahoma. What an amazing keepsake!

The photos are in surprisingly good shape, as is the book. It is made of thick, black paper and has a hard black binding.

The only thing that saddens me about the scrapbook is that many of

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the photos are not labeled and there is nothing written down explaining what is happening in them or offering any context.

How I would love to read my grandmother’s words about her experiences as a young woman during that time. I would give anything to hear about her adventures in her college sorority.

Who are those young men she is laughing with? I know none of them are my grandfather, since she didn’t meet him until after college when

she was teaching school.

When our children were just babies, I began chronicling our lives in big, colorful scrapbooks. It served as a hobby and definitely helped me keep my sanity when our children occupied every second of the day and sometimes night.

Now those scrapbooks are amazing keepsakes, reminding me of what our crazy days were like and showing how they looked at various stages of life.

In today’s digital age, I hope my

younger mom friends and readers are still using some sort of scrapbook and/or journal to chronicle the lives of their children.

Sure, it is wonderful to snap pictures with our phones and post those photos on social media. But nothing rivals a picture in a book with words telling its “story.”

Even if you don’t think you are much of a writer, or photographer for that matter, nobody will care when it comes to the memory book. Instead, your children (well, your daughters and your son’s eventual spouse) will love seeing their lives chronicled in words and pictures.

I know scrapbooking is still popular because I see the supplies in the hobby stores. Even if you start by just making a small scrapbook, I promise the experience can be addicting.

We all love snapping digital phone photos and seeing them instantly, but there is definitely something about holding a scrapbook in your hands and reading about what was happening.

If you are a grandparent, why not make a scrapbook of your grandchild? Just tell your son/ daughter you need for them to print out some pictures.

Be sure and start from babyhood. I promise, you will never regret this project.

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Cathy Egan and Teresa Godwin run Blessed Boutique on James Burgess Road.

photos Micah Green

Blessed Boutique Store owners feel need to help others

By Adlen Robinson

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he Blessed Boutique on James Burgess Road is not a typical shop that sells ladies

apparel.

Owners Cathy Egan and Teresa Godwin, who opened the boutique two years ago, are on a mission.

“We truly want to bless the community,” Egan said. “We feel our lives are so blessed and we want to serve others, especially those who have experienced a tragedy or hardship in their lives.”

To do so, Egan and Godwin donate a portion of every purchase at their store to a local charity or family who has experienced a loss or hardship of some sort. In addition, the owners allow customers to choose where they want the donation to go.

Often, the charity is in honor of a child who has lost his/her life due to an accident, drug overdose or suicide.

Egan and her husband, Mike, have six children ages 8 to 20, so she understandably has a soft spot for kids, particularly those with special needs. Son Liam, a sophomore at Lambert High School, has Down syndrome.

“Liam is so incredibly funny, loveable and strong,” she said. “He is very independent and is truly a blessing to us and to everybody who knows him. He has taught us so much and has helped us all realize what is important.”

Godwin and her husband Jeff have three children, ages 17, 18 and 21. Before the boutique, she spent 21 years traveling frequently for her job.

Running Blessed Boutique has been a change of pace from her previous work life.

“Compared to working in the corporate world, this is completely different,” Godwin said. “I love that I get to just be myself every day. I am so much more relaxed. Working here just gives me this spirit of what I am about.”

Indeed, the atmosphere in the Blessed Boutique

Growing together and depending on each other.

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Among the items available at Blessed Boutique are jewelry and apparel. is both tranquil and inviting.

Music plays softly and aromatic candles fill the air with pleasant scents.

The size of the shop is deceptive, as it’s much larger on the inside than it appears from the parking lot. There is also so much more than ladies apparel. Jewelry, accessories, baby items, home décor, even super soft, luxurious sheets are available.

“We really try to have an interesting assortment of things you might not find anywhere else,” Egan said. “We also try to support as many local vendors as possible.”

Again, Blessed Boutique is all about helping the community. Many items are unique, and the vendors are also on a mission to help others.

One vendor, Brooke and Blake, makes beautiful and unusual jewelry. The owners hope to start a nonprofit of their own someday that will teach women how to start their own jewelry making business.

“We love to support vendors who have a higher

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calling and mission within their business,” Egan explained.

Blessed Boutique’s customers are loyal shoppers. Karen Chapple, a Forsyth County resident and mother of two daughters, said she loves that it has items not found in department stores.

“I went to a party once wearing an outfit I got here, and all night women kept asking where I got it and some were even placing orders with me,” she said.

“I also love the fact that when you purchase something, you are supporting local charities and causes. It makes you feel good about your purchase, like you are helping someone.”

The comradery of Egan and Godwin is obvious.

“We love that we get to do what we love and at the same time, in a small way, can help others in our community,” Egan said. “We hope when people are here, they feel a true sense of community and even the presence of God.”

Book will inspire readers to share

By Adlen Robinson

I recently met my sweet friend Nicole McFarland for lunch. A busy mother of two young children, Nicole is also one of my “foodie friends.”

We simply cannot have a conversation without discussing nutrition, what food trends intrigue us, and pretty much all things food.

When we got together, Nicole gave Niequist me a book called “Bread & Wine” by Shauna Niequist. The author, a mother of two, is a popular speaker at various Christian events.

For weeks, the book sat on the floor by my bed — along with about 15 others I wanted to read.

I eventually took the book, along with a pile of others, on a beach trip where I finally had a chance to read it. I absolutely loved it and know all of you will as well.

Niequist writes about her love of food, family and faith. Intensely personal, she shares stories about her own fertility struggles, as well as her experience with miscarriages.

At times, she is hilarious, and other times I found myself tearing up. I especially love how self-deprecating Niequist is. You feel from the very beginning of the book that she is your friend.

She weaves in food and recipes while sharing her everyday life, as well as travel adventures.

All of the recipes involve some sort of story, and they make you want to keep reading. Her recipes are quite easy and adapted from popular chefs on Food Network and magazines such as Bon Appetite.

This is the perfect book to pass along to a dear friend after reading it.

Thank you Nicole! I will pay it forward and pass the book along.

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Avoid the ‘holi-daze’ Prepare now to stay ahead of the rush

By Adlen Robinson

School has been in session for more than a month and extracurricular activities are in full swing. That translates into moms — and, in some cases, grandmothers — running around like crazy day and night.

With the holidays fast approaching (sorry, but somebody had to say it), September is the perfect time to set aside a few minutes and make a plan for the upcoming months.

Here are some things to consider and some tips for making a plan.

Think you’re too busy? A plan just may save your sanity!

• Take a look at a paper calendar. Even though most of us love our smart phones or tablets, seeing a calendar and physically writing down some dates can be critical to a solid plan of action.

Notice Thanksgiving Day and Christmas will be here soon. Now is time to start planning.

• Make a note of family travel plans, and also if you’re planning on having out of town company. What do you need to prepare?

Go ahead and make a few lists, preferably in a small notebook that can fit in a purse or diaper bag.

For example, do you want to get some new towels for the guest bathroom before the in-laws come to visit? Jot that down. Then, next time you’re out and see a sale, you can take advantage of it and check that off the list.

• If you haven’t already done so, begin a Christmas list for those you normally buy gifts. This is a good time to begin looking for sales on likely needed items.

For example, if you know you will be buying your mother perfume for Christmas, keep an eye out for sales.

Again, keeping these lists in a small notebook assures you will always have it when out running errands.

In addition, you can work on adding to the lists while waiting in the car line or at children’s activities.

• Think about holiday meals. If you are like me, you love planning menus, especially for big, family gatherings.

If meal planning is not your thing, this is the perfect time to check out holiday cookbooks at the library or look online for ideas.

If you come up with the holiday menus now, think how much stress that will

ease in the thick of things.

Also, think about any tools that might be needed for those holiday meals, perhaps more serving platters or decorative serving bowls.

• Make any doctor/ dentist appointments you or family members are due for.

Perhaps your insurance plan rolls over at the end of the year. Now is a good time to check and book those appointments.

• Think about what holiday charity to support.

There are so many wonderful nonprofits in our community that do so much to help those less fortunate.

Would you like to sponsor a family in need for Thanksgiving Day and/or Christmas? Go ahead and choose one and make a list of things to purchase.

While running errands, you can pick up a few items at a time. That way, you avoid a huge chunk all at once.

• Encourage your children to sort through their toys and clothes and plan on donating them to a local charity.

Everybody always feels better when their closets and rooms are less cluttered. Plus, there are plenty of children who would love some “new” things.

• If crafty or giving gifts from the kitchen, go ahead and plan what you intend to make. Compile a list of needed materials and note on the calendar when you plan on completing the projects.

• Plan time for you and your spouse. Be sure to plan on date night and a few pampering sessions for yourself.

The next few months can be a bit overwhelming, so make sure you make time to connect with your spouse as well as giving yourself some rest and relaxation time.

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SALT OF THE EARTH

By Adlen Robinson

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alt has been around forever, its use recorded as far back as 6050 B.C. Historians have noted the importance the role of salt has played in every culture.

Many societies used salt in religious offerings and rituals, as well as to preserve and flavor food.

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Salt was also often used in trade.

Indeed the word “salary” was derived from the word “salt.”

The word “salad” also originated from “salt” with the early Romans salting their leafy greens and vegetables.

If you’re still using the table salt you used when you were a child, it’s

time to update your salt knowledge.

I know you may be thinking all salt tastes like, well, salt. But there actually is a difference when it comes to various salts. And this can truly make a difference in how your cooking tastes.

Get ready for a quick salt primer.

Ancient seasoning can make difference

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Better Health.

Kosher salt By far the choice most chefs and home cooks reach for, kosher salt dissolves quickly. Because of its crystals, it is easy to “grab” a pinch for seasoning while cooking.

Kosher salt got its name because its texture made it perfect for curing meat, a step in the kosher process.

I keep a bamboo “salt pig” on my counter by the stove for a pinch when needed while cooking.

Sea salt There are many different types of sea salt, both fine and coarse. The dissolving rate depends on which kind you use.

I love fine sea salt for brining meat, or when mixed in with various rubs.

Sea salt tastes cleaner than regular table salt and doesn’t have any chemical aftertaste.

Himalayan sea salt This beautiful, usually pink salt is trending, even though it has been around for thousands of years.

Himalayan salt has no toxins or pollutants. Many studies say it is actually quite healthy.

In most grocery stores, Himalayan sea salt is pricey, but you can get it at one of our local Indian grocery stores for just a few dollars.

I keep a container of this salt handy and use it for much of my cooking.

Fleur de Sel This specialty salt is considered the “caviar” of sea salt. Harvested by hand in coastal salt ponds in France, it is considered a “finishing” salt and should be saved as a final garnish on special dishes.

While a bit pricey, this salt is wonderful when sprinkled on a piece of cooked fish or meat.

A small jar would make the perfect gift for that “foodie” friend in your life, or treat yourself !

So if you still don’t believe me that all salts are not created equally, do your own test.

Boil some white or red potatoes (or some other bland canvas) and taste with different salts.

I promise, you will never go back to boring old table salt again.

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Transition int with red Now that fall is finally here, many of us turn to red wines instead of whites

By Adlen Robinson

H

ave you ever had a blended red wine? I was recently introduced to some lovely wines from Washington state.

The winery that makes some of these wines is called the Hedges Family Estate. The story of the winery seems like a fairytale.

Tom Hedges, originally from Washington, met and married a privileged French woman, AnneMarie Liegeois. The couple married in 1976 in Champagne, France.

Ten years later, they created an export company, which eventually led them to acquire vineyards southeast of Seattle, an area known as Red Mountain.

The Hedges’ two children, Christophe and Sarah, are both fully

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to season wine

involved with the running the estate. Indeed, Sarah is the head winemaker.

Some of the Hedges Family Estate wines are a bit on the pricey side for me, but if you can afford them, you will likely be pleased.

The one called C.M.S. is an almost even split of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with just a bit of Syrah.

The blend goes well with almost any meal, and is also light enough to sip along with cheese and fruit, or even on its own.

I enjoyed this wine so much. The label is beautiful and very French looking. The price tag? Just $10.

This would be a great wine to serve with a French-inspired meal. And you could share the story about the couple who founded the estate. Just don’t forget to mention their daughter is the head winemaker.

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By Adlen Robinson

LOOSENING UP

Chiropractic care an adjustment worth making

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or many years, I had chronic neck pain.

I could set my clocks with the time it started.

Every afternoon about 4, my neck would begin to ache. Of course, with four young children at my feet, I would just deal with it.

Sometimes it got so bad I had to use the icy-hot, stinky creams or take an ibuprofen.

Finally, I went to an orthopedist, who thought I might have arthritis. I was, as a fairly young woman, mortified.

After taking X-rays, he concluded I was fine.

While I was relieved to

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not have arthritis, I felt he was saying the pain was “in my head.” I refused his offer of medication.

Several of my friends then suggested I see a chiropractor. But at the time, I didn’t really think their sort of care was valid or even effective.

Looking back, I am surprised I didn’t check into chiropractic care, since I have always been a huge proponent for vitamins and natural methods of healing.

Fast forward a few years of continued daily neck pain. I was doing some volunteer work and

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met a woman who told me she was a chiropractor.

After talking to her about her career and seeing how knowledgeable she was about all things health, I decided to tell her about my neck issues. She encouraged me to make an appointment. Surprising myself, I did just that.

After the initial exam, I started getting “adjusted” several times a week.

Slowly I noticed I didn’t have neck pain everyday anymore.

I still could feel it, but it wasn’t as severe, nor did I experience pain every afternoon. In fact, after

just a few months, the pain was gone.

I kept going for two years, marveling at my new pain-free life. When my life seemed to get more hectic, I began skipping appointments and after a while I stopped going.

Guess what happened?

Yep, the pain came back.

I recently returned to the chiropractor and began a new treatment program. I already feel better and thought I would share my experience in case any of you are wondering whether to give chiropractic care a try.

Tips for choosing a chiropractor • Do your homework. Check out where the chiropractor went to school and what sort of training he or she had.

• Look for testimonials and ask for references.

• Choose a location near home or work. If it is really out of the way, you’re less likely to go.

• Stay on the plan. For the treatment to be effective, you have to give the plan a chance.

• Ask about other suggestions a chiropractor may have for your particular case. Most have a lot of knowledge in the health department

and are happy to share advice with clients.

• Ask about exercises that can be done at home. By combining the adjustments a chiropractor does, there are many things you can do at home which will further strengthen the body and assist the treatment.

• Ask about furthering your health education. Some chiropractors have recommended reading lists for patients and many have terrific, information-filled websites.

• For optimal results, use this opportunity to combine healthy food choices with a chiropractic care routine.

Relax. Renew. Revitalize.

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Fall fe One of the best things about the fall is attending a fun, seasonal festival.

Thankfully, we live in an area where there are plenty of them. And if you are willing to drive a few hours, there are even more to choose from. Here are some upcoming festivals you may not know about, as well as some you no doubt attend each year such as the Greek Festival right here in Cumming. Mark your calendars for these fun events.

Suwanee Fest

When: Sept. 19-20 Where: Suwanee, Town Center Park Shopping, food, arts and crafts, childrens activities, music www.suwaneefest.com

Pine Lake LakeFest

Oktoberfest

Scarecrow Harvest

Marietta Street Fest

Waterlily Festival

When: Mid-September thru Nov.1 Where: Helen Beer, brats, music, polka dancing, arts, crafts www.helenchamber.com/Helen/Oktoberfest When: Sept. 19 Where: 50 N. Park Square Arts, crafts, food, vintage vehicles (festival is 24 years old) www.mariettahistory.org/festival/index

Atlanta Greek Festival

When: Sept. 24 Where: Atlanta, 2500 Clairmont Road Greek food, crafts, products, jewelry, traditional dance www.atlantagreekfestival.org

Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival

When: Sept. 26-27 Where: Canton, 1200 Marietta Hwy. Arts, crafts, food, music (festival is 31 years old) www.cherokeechamber.com

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When: Oct. 3-4 Where: Pine Lake, 459 Pine Dr. Arts, crafts, food, music (festival is 15 years old) www.pinelakefest.com When: Oct. 3 Where: Alpharetta Music, hay rides, face painting, art vendors www.awesomealpharetta.com/what-to-do When: Oct. 3-11 Where: Gibbs Gardens Ball Ground, 1987 Gibbs Drive Waterlilies, photography, French food www.gibbsgardens.com

Lilburn Daze Arts and Crafts Festival When: Oct. 10 Where: Lilburn, Main St. Arts, crafts, food, music (festival is 42 years old) www.lilburndaze.org

Johns Creek Fall Family Festival

When: Oct. 10 Where: Newtown Park, Johns Creek Music, numerous games and carnival activities, arts and crafts, food www.johnscreekga.gov/community

estivals Cumming Country Fair & Festival

When: Oct. 8-18 Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, Cumming Rides, food, daily attractions, concerts, Heritage and Indian villages www.cummingfair.net

Georgia Apple Festival

When: Oct. 10-11 and Oct. 17-18 Where: Ellijay 1729 South Main St. www.georgiaapplefestival.org

Georgia Peanut Festival

When: Oct. 16-17 Where: Sylvester, 301 E. Franklin St. Food, arts, crafts — all things peanuts (festival is 52 years old) www.gapeanutfestival.org

Gold Rush Days

When: Oct. 17-18 Where: Dahlonega More than 300 art and craft exhibitors and food vendors www.dahlonegajaycees.com/gold-rush

Chastain Park Arts Festival

When: Nov. 7-8 Where: Atlanta, Chastain Park Fine art, acoustic entertainment, gourmet food trucks www.chastainparkartsfestival.com

Cumming Greek Festival

When: Oct. 16-18 Where: Cumming, St. Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene Greek Orhtodox Church Traditional Greek food and dance, arts, crafts, jewelry (festival is 11 years old) www.cumminggreekfestival.com

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Pumpkin Patches Big Springs Farms

362 Stringer Rd. | Canton

When: September 4November 15 Hours: Friday 5-10pm Saturday 10am-11am Sunday 10am-6pm

2100 Sugar Pike Rd. | Woodstock

When: October Weekends

Hours: Friday - Sunday 10am-6pm

Face Painting, Bounce House, Farm Animals, Pumpkins, Hay Rides, Corn Maze. www.bigspringsfarms.com 678-899-3900

Burt’s Farm

Kinsey Family Farm

Cagle’s Family Farm

5 Burts Pumpkin Farm Rd. | Dawsonville When: September 1-November 8 Hours: Open 7 days a week, see website for details.

Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides, Country Store www.burtsfarm.com 706-265-3701

Corn Maze, Haunted Barn, Farm Animals, Hay Rides, Farm Tour, Pumpkins. www.caglesfamilyfarm.com 770-345-5591

7170 Jot Em Down Rd. | Gainesville

When: September 19October 31 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm Saturday - Sunday 9am-6pm

Hay Rides, Pumpkin Patch, Barn Animals, Fish Feeding, Fall Harvest Shop, Picnic Area. www.kinseyfamilyfarm.com 770-887-6028

Uncle Shuck’s

4520 GA-53 | Dawsonville

When: September 12November 22 Hours: See website for details

Corn Maze, Haunted Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides, Bonfire, Goat Walk, Festival Food Favorites. www.uncleshucks.com 770-772-6223

Warbington Farms 5555 Crow Rd. | Cumming

When: September 12November 14 Hours: Thursday 10am-5pm Friday-Saturday 10am-10pm Sunday 1pm-5pm

Corn Maze, Fun Park, Hay Rides, Petting Zoo, Giant Inflatables, Corn Crib, Roller Slides, Pumpkins. warbingtonfarms.blogspot.com 470-297-9567

Lanier Place

Lanier Place, our senior living community, is known for being warm, inviting, and active. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. Our residents engage in a variety of activities, such as tai chi, bingo, pool, cards and board games, and yoga. We also offer four church services per week, weekly performances by musical groups, and shopping, dining, and entertainment outings. For senior living in Cumming, Georgia, schedule a visit at Lanier Place today.

Care Levels • Personal Care • Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory care • Respite Care • Short-Term Stay • Urgent Placement

Call (770) 888-1114 for more information or to schedule a tour

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